# Game Talk **URL:** https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=241 [Latest](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/tags.md) **Page:** 242 --- ## [Can followers drive vehicles and how does the 'crew' thing work?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-followers-drive-vehicles-and-how-does-the-crew-thing-work/13474)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 11:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-followers-drive-vehicles-and-how-does-the-crew-thing-work/13474 "2017-03-02T11:52:34Z")
Well, just like it says above, what does the crew action do in the build menu and can followers drive cars? Or is it like, the followers simply sit in the same vehicle as you? If you do share a ride, could you make a b… --- ## [Theming zombies: spooky moans, just growls, or silent death?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theming-zombies-spooky-moans-just-growls-or-silent-death/13469)
**Author:** [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2017, 1:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/theming-zombies-spooky-moans-just-growls-or-silent-death/13469 "2017-03-02T01:48:37Z")
Adding something for zombies to say could be a lot of flavor for relatively little work. And it would be easy to contribute more - just json text. The only problems from the code side would be making zombies not aggro a… --- ## [Realistic maps](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-maps/13416)
**Author:** [@ribblle](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/ribblle)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/realistic-maps/13416 "2017-03-01T14:30:05Z")
It would be nice to have a physical map to check, which contains all the detail you’d expect. The current setup makes no sense. --- ## [Fun playstyles/characters?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-playstyles-characters/13473)
**Author:** [@Jet\_Jaguar](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Jet_Jaguar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/fun-playstyles-characters/13473 "2017-03-01T01:24:43Z")
First thread (: Well I’ve been playing for a while now and I’ve only found a few character builds that work First is "Mad Max" first I get fled riots scenario, go home mechanic, find a car and go city to city scavengi… --- ## [Changing "Dry" recipes from active cooking to passive](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-dry-recipes-from-active-cooking-to-passive/13475)
**Author:** [@TheWumpus](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/TheWumpus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2017, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/changing-dry-recipes-from-active-cooking-to-passive/13475 "2017-02-28T14:06:25Z")
As it stands currently “dry” recipes (powdered/dehydrated/jerky) consume an inordinate amount of time on every run. With the need for shelf stable foods so prevalent in a survival situation it’s not uncommon for my chara… --- ## [How U git charcoal?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-u-git-charcoal/13471)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-u-git-charcoal/13471 "2017-02-27T23:11:12Z")
I know i'm probably just being a derp, but how do you get charcoal? At first I thought it was the charcoal smoker, but that USES charcoal. I've found a bit of charcoal around, but not much. I think you can make it, but … --- ## [Some stuff](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-stuff/13468)
**Author:** [@RedEyeKain](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RedEyeKain)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/some-stuff/13468 "2017-02-27T18:55:51Z")
Where is the best place to search for a crucible? --- ## [Idea on how to truly secure a "base" area with hordes on](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-on-how-to-truly-secure-a-base-area-with-hordes-on/13452)
**Author:** [@deoxy](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/deoxy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/idea-on-how-to-truly-secure-a-base-area-with-hordes-on/13452 "2017-02-27T16:26:14Z")
So, I’ve been looking at Dwarf Fortress again for the first time in several years (this game took me away from it), and one of my kids has gotten back into Minecraft againm and it got me thinking. One of the things peop… --- ## [Am I doing the get software mission wrong?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/am-i-doing-the-get-software-mission-wrong/13453)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/am-i-doing-the-get-software-mission-wrong/13453 "2017-02-26T18:21:49Z")
I wasn’t sure if this should go in the bugs or in this catagory, but while i was playing i got a mission to Retrieve Software from a computer. i went over there with the USB drive, downloaded hackPRO from it and talked t… --- ## [How do you make/get mutagen stuff?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-make-get-mutagen-stuff/13458)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-make-get-mutagen-stuff/13458 "2017-02-26T17:12:47Z")
I know how to be a cyborg, but I wanna be a mutant-cyborg-warrior! I have absolutely no clue how to get stuff to mutate me, other than failing on bionics... I am playing in the experimental version, one of the 'more rec… --- ## [How does it matter when a follower helps with crafting?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-it-matter-when-a-follower-helps-with-crafting/13455)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-does-it-matter-when-a-follower-helps-with-crafting/13455 "2017-02-26T08:47:18Z")
Richie has helped me with many things, but as to HOW he did, I don’t know. It didn’t go any faster, which is what I thought it would do originally, so what does it matter? Does it just not do anything? Am I missing the o… --- ## [Designing the ultimate survivor base](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/designing-the-ultimate-survivor-base/11381)
**Author:** [@Thwap](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Thwap)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/designing-the-ultimate-survivor-base/11381 "2017-02-25T16:17:57Z")
So I’ve got one of those characters who has everything. He’s been driving around in a laser-packing deathmobile full of power armor and diamond swords and plutonium for so long that he’s read every book and can make anyt… --- ## [Can I heal my followers?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-heal-my-followers/13392)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 5:51am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/can-i-heal-my-followers/13392 "2017-02-25T05:51:36Z")
I have had many followers in the game, but they keep dying from past injuries! They tend to survive a few fights, but then they die because they never seem to heal. I’ve tried to give them bandages, attempted to put band… --- ## [Zombie cloning glitch!](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-cloning-glitch/13446)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 5:46am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/zombie-cloning-glitch/13446 "2017-02-25T05:46:24Z")
So, long story short, i was fighting a soldier zombie and died. Then my laptop battery died before I could get past the gravestone thingy. I somehow got back on my character, but a replica of the zombie appeared, making … --- ## [Filthy clothing activated after update](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-clothing-activated-after-update/13448)
**Author:** [@Ferodaktyl](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Ferodaktyl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/filthy-clothing-activated-after-update/13448 "2017-02-24T20:33:05Z")
So i havent updated the game in a while, and now after updating both the launcher and the game i found out that i have filthy clothing mod/option active in my ongoing game. What can i do to deactivate it without starting… --- ## [Hey guys, I'm hecking lost](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-guys-im-hecking-lost/13407)
**Author:** [@Falloutlover](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Falloutlover)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/hey-guys-im-hecking-lost/13407 "2017-02-24T19:12:30Z")
I just came back to this game after about maybe 2 years of not playing. Can anyone inform me of any major changes that I have missed? Thank you :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [How do you get a 'suitable corpse' with the necromancy mod on?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-a-suitable-corpse-with-the-necromancy-mod-on/13440)
**Author:** [@redxlaser15](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/redxlaser15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-you-get-a-suitable-corpse-with-the-necromancy-mod-on/13440 "2017-02-24T04:31:10Z")
I keep trying to get a zombie slave, but the game keeps saying: ‘No suitable corpses.’ Well then what is one? I’m currently playing on the experimental game if that helps at all. --- ## [Which Zombie Spawn is Standard Now?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-zombie-spawn-is-standard-now/13443)
**Author:** [@mentos046](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mentos046)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/which-zombie-spawn-is-standard-now/13443 "2017-02-24T02:35:42Z")
I just recently downloaded a new experimental and I noticed that “Static Spawns” has been removed from the options. The way I understand spawns to work is this: Static Spawns created zeds at the world or region generati… --- ## [Using a shaving kit to shave off fur?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-shaving-kit-to-shave-off-fur/13431)
**Author:** [@nightowl125](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nightowl125)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/using-a-shaving-kit-to-shave-off-fur/13431 "2017-02-23T16:08:53Z")
I gained the fur mutation, combined with PK’s rebalance the heat is negatively impacting my health stat, while also forcing me to strip down and play Ape-man for the reminder of summer. Is it possible keeping yourself tr… --- ## [Cataclysm-DDA rpm for fedora](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-rpm-for-fedora/13413)
**Author:** [@nobrakal](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/nobrakal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/cataclysm-dda-rpm-for-fedora/13413 "2017-02-23T12:08:35Z")
Hi there, Just began to package Cataclysm-DDA for fedora. The work is avaible in copr, here at copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/nobrakal/cataclysm-dda/ (copr is a bunch of ppa-like repo for fedora). I will try to update… --- ## [Line of Sight Between Z-Levels & Stability](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-of-sight-between-z-levels-stability/13439)
**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/line-of-sight-between-z-levels-stability/13439 "2017-02-23T11:12:26Z")
I found a nice three-story house to fortify in my newest playthrough. Can I open the curtains on second or third story windows to let in the light without zombies on the ground seeing me? If they can see me will they nav… --- ## [Boats and collisions](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats-and-collisions/13438)
**Author:** [@mlangsdorf](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/mlangsdorf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 7:19am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/boats-and-collisions/13438 "2017-02-23T07:19:04Z")
I was looking for something to do, and decided that since my survivor is living next to a river, he should build a boat and go exploring. Unfortunately, exploring by boat is too dangerous. It’s not the zombies, it’s col… --- ## [What i need to feed the blob?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-i-need-to-feed-the-blob/13435)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-i-need-to-feed-the-blob/13435 "2017-02-23T01:57:46Z")
i create blob container create blob feed. try A - no blob feed in the listing (hmm blob feed can’t be activated?) try I - blob feed within the ammo list. do i need some special weapon or instrument which use blob feed… --- ## [How do I get tons of food in winter on with 90 day seasons?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-tons-of-food-in-winter-on-with-90-day-seasons/13428)
**Author:** [@newcadencetwo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/newcadencetwo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/how-do-i-get-tons-of-food-in-winter-on-with-90-day-seasons/13428 "2017-02-23T01:27:51Z")
I need food because if I don’t have food I die. My current Situation: Just started in a 90 day winter Because of winter start monsters are already hella evolved Junkfood Intolerance Please help. Need food. --- ## [Assorted Questions from a Half-Competent Survivor](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assorted-questions-from-a-half-competent-survivor/13423)
**Author:** [@Orca](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Orca)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/assorted-questions-from-a-half-competent-survivor/13423 "2017-02-22T21:54:29Z")
I’ve made it to day 15 with my latest character, the longest I’ve lasted. I’m in no danger of starving, and zombies aren’t a constant threat either, so I’m at a stage in the game where I’m not sure how I should be spendi… --- ## [The General I did This Creative Thing Thread (TGIdTCTT)](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-general-i-did-this-creative-thing-thread-tgidtctt/4055)
**Author:** [@John\_Candlebury](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/John_Candlebury)\ **Replies:** 511\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-general-i-did-this-creative-thing-thread-tgidtctt/4055 "2017-02-22T01:41:31Z")
This is a thread for posting all those cataclysm and not cataclysm related drawings/photoshops/rage-comics/songs/metalcrafts/engravings/sculptures/frescoes and any other type of creative thing you made! I’ll get this th… --- ## [The gap from early game to mid-game](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-gap-from-early-game-to-mid-game/13429)
**Author:** [@Michi](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Michi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/the-gap-from-early-game-to-mid-game/13429 "2017-02-22T00:52:02Z")
Hey all, I consider myself a half-competent survivor. My game generally starts with crafting the standard stuff in the shelter, hopefully convincing the NPC there to join me, wait till nightfall. Set a house on fire, c… --- ## [Need .44 bullets. or - at least - casings](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-44-bullets-or-at-least-casings/13432)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-44-bullets-or-at-least-casings/13432 "2017-02-21T18:58:14Z")
Hi! someone tell me where the highest probability of finding a .44 caliber cartridges? I thought that I can not find ammunition for my 9x18 Makarov PM - but not - i found him in the basement with spiders!!! but .44 - … --- ## [What about making it so you can farm mutated poppies?](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-making-it-so-you-can-farm-mutated-poppies/13408)
**Author:** [@defraggler](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/defraggler)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/what-about-making-it-so-you-can-farm-mutated-poppies/13408 "2017-02-21T00:48:49Z")
I think I could make it happen, I just would like some input. Should seeds be hard to craft? Personally I don’t think so But it could be made harder for balance reasons. (it would give the PC a renewable source of Pa… --- ## [Crafting pre-report](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-pre-report/13420)
**Author:** [@vivat](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vivat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/crafting-pre-report/13420 "2017-02-20T17:36:03Z")
now-to know - how many of bullets or shots or rounds i shell get after successful crafting of ammo? only counting of th number of ammo - before and after craft? there’s no other way? if craft cased ammo then all simple… [Previous page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=240) [Next page](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/c/game-talk/27.md?page=242)